02813cam a22003853u 4500 71713 UtSlPG 20260610134646.0 m cr n 260607r20231889utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 U Dodge, Theodore Ayrault, 1842-1909 Great captains Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-09-24 Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Great Captains: A Course of Six Lectures Showing the Influence on the Art of War of the Campaigns of Alexander, Hannibal, Cæsar, Gustavus Adolphus, Frederick, and Napoleon" by Theodore Ayrault Dodge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the contributions of six prominent military leaders to the evolution of military strategy and tactics that have shaped the art of war. The focus on historical figures like Alexander the Great and Napoleon suggests a comprehensive analysis of their campaigns and the broader implications on warfare. The opening of the lectures introduces readers to the overarching theme of how war has been documented and understood throughout history, emphasizing the intellectual aspects of military leadership. Dodge argues that the great captains not only engaged in battles but also developed strategic concepts that defined their campaigns. The preface sets the stage for detailed explorations of each captain’s tactics and contributions, outlining how the interplay of intellect, character, and historical circumstances crafted military doctrine. This blend of history and analysis provides a compelling foundation for readers interested in military strategies and the legacies of these iconic leaders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Houghton Miffin Company, 1889 Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Military leadership Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden, 1594-1632 Military biography Caesar, Julius -- Military leadership Hannibal, 247 B.C.-182 B.C. Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C. -- Military leadership https://archive.org/details/greatcaptainscou00dodgrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71713 112439 112439